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KSR Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Edgewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Don to complete 2 jobs. He did a stellar job. I appreciated his knowledge and friendliness. There is no need to look further than KSR Excavating. You will be happy with his work and fair pricing We will definitely hire them in the future if the need arises."
Grading/forming  for patio
Patio finished
footing ex
footing ex
footing ex

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Triton Excavation INC
4.6(
41
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Edgewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The whole crew was wonderful to work with, professional and meticulous, cheerful and helpful, site left in great shape at the end of the demolition of three buildings and the challenging foundation hole excavation. Job finished on time, good value. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Edgewood, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Gary Gaston to clear my severely overgrown backyard. He showed up when he said he would to look at the job and give me a bid. I decided to go with Gaston Brothers and we set up a day and time to start the project. Gary said he could do it in one day. Again he showed up on time and started the work. I was impressed at Gary's skill operating the backhoe. That is truly a lost art. He cleared enough to fill 2 full sized dump trucks. Gary went the extra mile by leveling out the yard. It's ready for me to rake it smooth and plant grass. Thank you Gary!"
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sound Property Investments Inc
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Edgewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I built several speculative houses and Scott handle the job from start to finish from clearing the lot, setting the elevation for the new home to downspout systems, backfill, sewer hooks, water service hookups and grading the property ready for landscaping. He also does Right of way work for concrete driveway approaches and sidewalks. Would highly recommend this contractor to my friends and hire him again for any future jobs."
Excavation
Excavation
Project Photo
New construction build
Sewer

+102

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PNW Timberghost Land Management Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Edgewood, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All aspects of this project were done efficiently, professionally. and the outcome exceeded my expectations. Communications were frequent and informative. Two maple tree stumps were removed via excavator, vs. grinding/chipping. This resulted in the area being free of roots and debris. I am very happy with the results. The price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this company. Pictures include before and after."
Forestry Mulching
Tree Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal

+7

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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